Over a thousand people attend peace rally in memory of murdered journalist, Lyra McKee

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Thursday, 2 May 2019 06:43

By Hannah Spratt @Radio_han

By Leona O'Neill

Over a thousand people stood in Derry-Londonderry’s Guildhall Square last night singing in one voice for peace in memory of slain journalist Lyra McKee.

The ‘Sing For Peace’ rally brought the public together for a communal sing-a-long of songs such as Give Peace A Chance and Bridge Over Troubled Waters and We Shall Overcome.

Lyra McKee was murdered on Easter Thursday by a ‘New IRA’ gunman who opened fire at a riot in the Creggan Estate.

Her partner Sara Canning was among those who attended last night’s rally and stood linking arms with the couple’s heartbroken friends as the songs were performed on the steps of the civic building.

Lyra’s friend Kathleen Bradley said their group were still very much in shock over her murder....

Amazing Grace at the Guildhall for Lyra ❤️#LyraMcKee #Derry pic.twitter.com/kzGjgiEnMc
— Leona O'Neill (@LeonaONeill1) 1 May 2019

Lyra’s partner Sara and her friends huddle as Donna Taggart sings Jealous of the Angels at the Guildhall tonight #LyraMcKee pic.twitter.com/Ix9wmNe4JQ
— Leona O'Neill (@LeonaONeill1) 1 May 2019

We Shall Overcome with Richard Moore, blinded by a plastic bullet some four decades ago, sung for Lyra at the Guildhall #Derry #LyraMcKee pic.twitter.com/DoK1osFxex
— Leona O'Neill (@LeonaONeill1) 1 May 2019